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A 54-year-old man high on methamphetamine drove his truck the wrong way on the 14 Freeway Monday afternoon, causing a nine-vehicle chain reaction pileup that injured 13 people. 
The Hoffmann Law Firm, L.L.C.'s comment,
June 20, 2013 10:34 AM
Car Accidents Caused by Intoxication, both drugs and alcohol, cause severe injuries and deaths. Entering an exit ramp and resulting head-on collisions from driving the wrong way are common acts for those intoxicated and the elderly. The "Do Not Enter - Wrong Way" signage was designed for intoxicated drivers. Sad story. Good post.
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During the winter months, especially, weather can be a serious factor in causing automobile collisions. California Vehicle Code section 22350 mandates that drivers of motor vehicles travel at a speed which is "reasonable and prudent" factoring road conditions and weather. Luckily, snow and ice are not a big problem in most parts of the Golden State, however, the winter months bring a lot of rain, which is a cause for traffic incidents. Failure to slow down in these rainy conditions can be deemed negligence. If this results in bodily injury, a California car accident attorney can determine if you may be entitled to money damages.
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Steven M. Sweat's insight:
This is a tragic combination of both texting and driving and drinking and driving causing an accident that, unfortunately, resulted in a fatality. In this case, the fatal mistakes were made by a 32 year veteran of the Costa Mesa police department. Goes to show that any of us can have a lapse in judgment that could prove to be our last.
David Slepkow's curator insight,
May 9, 2013 11:32 PM
Rhode Island Drunk Driving Accident Personal injury Attorney Lawyer http://www.rhodeislandpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/2011/06/rhode-island-drunk-drink-accident-lawyer-ri-dui-dwi-car-accident-attorney/
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Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs continues to be a major cause of accidents on our California freeways. In this case, a 54 year old who was high on methamphetamine went the wrong way on the freeway causing a multi car pile up accident. California Vehicle Code section 23152 provides as follows: "It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or drug, or under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug, to drive a vehicle." If driving under the influence causes injury and property damage (as in this case), there are enhanced criminal consquences for such action.